Sony Xperia ZR vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia ZR vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia ZRSony Xperia ZRGlobal · 2GB · 8GB
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Sony Xperia ZR
Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB
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ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
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China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.2
6 reviews
8.5
8 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia ZR vs ZTE Nubia Z5S mini

Specs Sony Xperia ZR price compare Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB 		ZTE Nubia Z5S mini price comparison ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.6" 4.7"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 66% useful 68% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.3 mm
131.3 mm
11.0 mm 		65.7 mm
134.8 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 138 g 120 g
Micro SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 600
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.045
v? 		21.012
v?
Battery 2300 mAh 2000 mAh
Main Camera 1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow

1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor
Selfie Camera SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Brand
Brand Sony Nubia
Aliases Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR LTE

Release Date
Release date May 2013,
10 years ago 		November 2013,
10 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia ZR
ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
Sony Xperia ZR
ZTE Nubia Z5S mini
Size
67.3 mm • 131.3 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.7 mm • 134.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 120 g
Usable surface 66 % 68 %
Materials - -
Resistance IP58
IP55 		-
Colors

Screen
Diagonal 4.6" 4.7"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • IGZO
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 319 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.8
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.5
9.6
Is it comfortable?
8.5
9.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
7.9
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
CPU 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz 4x Krait 300 1.9 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 320

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.045
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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21.012
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 16% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.8
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.5
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
6.9
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12.8 Mpx 12.8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor
Type Unknown CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.5
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
6.7
5.9
Quality of selfies
5.7
7.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
8.1
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
 --
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.3
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.0
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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2000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 50%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 75%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 40%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 50%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 13%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
6 reviews
8 reviews
Prices
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